Job Roles

Secretaries, executive assistants – call them what you will, the role requires excellent communication, organisation and flexibility if it is to be done well.

Communication, observation and teamwork are key skills required to work in a factory. The work can be repetitive and labour-intensive so concentration is a must.

Cleaners play an important role in the hygiene sector for both public and private facilities. An eye for detail and good organisation skills are required to work effectively.

Basic maths and a good standard of English are important attributes for taxi drivers. The work can be stressful, so the ability to stay calm under pressure also helps.

A carer should be friendly, personable with the ability to listen and communicate effectively.

In order to be a good shop assistant you need patience, understanding, knowledge of the products you are selling and a good pair of feet!

Being an administrative assistant isn’t just about admin! Requirements include excellent English (both the written and spoken word), organisational skills and a great eye for detail.

It is important for a receptionist to make a professional and polite first impression and make visitors feel comfortable as he or she is normally the first person a visitor or customer may encounter at a site.

Bartenders take orders and prepare beverages for diners. They serve them from the bar or through the wait staff. Bartenders need to tend the bar – believe it or not!

Sales representatives play an important role in any organisation. They conduct market research in order to identify selling opportunities and evaluate the needs of the customers.

Information desk clerks are needed to oversee all reception and secretarial duties at the main desk of a company/visitor centre. They will be responsible for a variety of duties including answering phone calls and maintaining the office budget.

Bookkeepers are needed to oversee a business’ financial data and expenditures. They perform daily accounting tasks including financial reporting, general ledger entries, record payments and make adjustments.

Fast food and takeaway workers need to be good at maths, trustworthy and reliable, great communicators and above all, they need to be friendly with people.

Office assistants manage general office duties and ensure that the company jobs and processes all run effectively and smoothly. Their main objective will be to assist with director duties while communicating and offering service to clients, customers and vendors.

Bank clerks are entry-level employees of the financial industry who serve as the main contact between the bank and its customers. Bank tellers are responsible for answering any questions that the customers might have regarding the banking services.

Construction workers have to take on a variety of roles. As well as physical fitness, flexibility and a willingness to learn are vital traits in potential employees.

Farm workers carry out practical work on arable, livestock, or mixed farms. The type of work varies seasonally, but includes tasks such as planting, tending and harvesting crops, milking cows and tending to livestock.

Personal assistants have varied roles and so require a variety of skills. Communication, discretion, organisation and, most importantly, adaptability, are all vital.

Fruit and vegetable harvesters or pickers are vital to the farming industry. They should be fast and fit, with good hand-eye coordination and excellent attention to detail.

Teaching assistants must be versatile, patient and able to keep their calm under pressure. An absolute must is the ability to deal with dozens of children all at the same time!

Gardeners are responsible for maintaining the beauty of plants and trees that reside in a garden or outdoor space. Gardeners may be tasked with many jobs including the landscaping and remodelling of outdoor areas.

The responsibilities of an executive mainly depend on the size of the business. A manager of a large organisation would typically focus on formulating strategies and enforcing policies, however in small organisations, you might be responsible for tasks such as hiring and training new staff, quality-assurance, and daily supervisory responsibilities.

Company secretaries provide both guidance and administrative support to company directors. The main aim of a company secretary is to provide corporate governance and ensure companies are working within compliance with legal requirements.